• 2023-08-23 06:00:06

The Medical Device Authority's (MDA) approach to expired EC Certificates for New Registration and Re-Registration of Medical Devices has been loosened. In line with Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC, MDA recognizes the EC Certificate (CE Marking) as one of the approved types of conformity assessment procedures by way of verification process for the purpose of medical device registration in Malaysia.

• 2023-08-23 05:04:48

The US FDA has taken a significant step towards enhancing medical standards and knowledge sharing for improved healthcare. They have recently updated their Recognized Consensus Standards database to grant full recognition to ISO 22441:2022, a pivotal sterilization standard. Additionally, the FDA has included two Technical Information Reports (TIR), namely AAMI TIR104:2022 and AAMI TIR17:2019/(R)2020, demonstrating their dedication to advancing medical practices and spreading knowledge in the healthcare field.

• 2023-07-21 03:49:06

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will no longer accept ISO 13485 certificates as manufacturer evidence for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices after May 26, 2023. Only approved IVD medical devices supported by ISO 13485 certificates will remain valid until the certificate expires.

• 2023-07-21 03:42:44

NMPA issued <The appendix to the Medical Device Operation Quality Management Standard: Guidance for On-site Inspection of Quality Management of Enterprises Providing Medical Device Transportation and Storage Service>.

• 2023-07-21 02:49:56

Hong Kong's Department of Health will adopt a new strategy taking effect on 21 June 2023, to give preference to medical devices (MD) listed under the Medical Device Administrative Control System (MDACS) in the procurement of all applicable medical devices.

• 2023-07-21 02:46:26

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) published the Third Edition Guidance Document, "On Guidance on Medical Face Mask and Respirator", on May 19, 2023. This document is intended to give clarity on medical face masks and respirators regulated by the Medical Device Act (Act 737). This document applies to establishments, healthcare facilities, and the general public who deal with medical face masks and respirators.

• 2023-07-21 02:38:16

The MDA announced a transition period for the implementation of electronic medical device registration certificates on May 22nd, 2023. This announcement is intended to provide information on the use of Electronic Medical Device Registration certificates, which will be fully implemented on January 1st, 2024, and no more physical medical device registration certificates will be issued by MDA.

• 2023-07-21 02:32:25

Singapore's Health Science Authority (HSA) is pleased to announce their status as a recognized Stringent Regulatory Authority (SRA) for Class C and D IVD by WHO. The SRA status means high-risk IVD products registered with HSA might obtain faster evaluation through WHO prequalification assessment, enabling manufacturers accelerated access to global markets.

• 2023-06-28 09:59:48

Qualtech's big topic for this month's edition provides an overview of the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system implemented by territories serviced by Qualtech for medical devices. The UDI system aims to improve patient safety, traceability, and identification of medical devices on the market. The implementation of the UDI system offers benefits such as faster traceability, standardized post-market safety activities, and improved buying and waste disposal policies.

• 2023-06-28 09:46:17

Correction action of medical devices is included in the eRPS. The structure of the online submission dossier of corrective action is provided.